FLEET, UK. October 8th, 2026 – Herballea, the herbal medicine business founded by Hampshire-based Medical Herbalist Mila Bancah, is preparing to broaden its educational work through a new series of practical workshops and an updated online presence. With the first workshops anticipated in late October and a website relaunch planned before the end of the year, the business is developing new ways to introduce more people to herbal medicine.
Based in Fleet, Mila completed five years of specialist training with Heartwood Education before qualifying and becoming certified as a Medical Herbalist in May. Her studies included 550 hours of supervised clinical practice, alongside subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and clinical medicine. She is a registered member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH).
Through appearances at markets throughout the region, Herballea has introduced local customers to a selection of herbal preparations, teas and blends. These events have helped establish the business within the local community.
Herbal teas are also becoming an important part of the offering, particularly for customers interested in traditional herbal practices.
Mila places considerable importance on understanding each person she works with. Herballea offers a free 20-minute introductory call, during which prospective clients can explain their concerns and discuss whether a personalised consultation may be appropriate.
“The individual relationship is a very important part of the work,” said Mila. “Every person is different, and my aim is to combine traditional herbal knowledge with modern clinical understanding while taking the time to understand the individual.”
Her interest in plants and their traditional uses began in Poland, where she grew up watching her grandmother use medicinal plants in daily life. Mila later moved to England with her husband in 2003 and established her home in Hampshire.
Those early experiences remained an influence throughout her life and ultimately helped lead her towards professional training in medical herbalism.
Her qualification involved five years of study and clinical preparation at Level 6, a level equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. This foundation allows her to bring formal clinical knowledge together with an appreciation of traditional herbal practices.
The forthcoming Herballea workshops will offer participants a practical introduction to selected remedies and the ways they are traditionally used. The first sessions are expected to start in late October, with further development planned as interest grows.
Mila also hopes to introduce online workshops in the longer term, creating opportunities for people outside Hampshire to take part.
A refreshed website is planned for later in 2026, providing a central online destination for information about Herballea and its services. The relaunch will complement the business’s existing presence at regional markets and through direct consultations.
Social media is another part of this development. Through Instagram, Mila shares information about herbal medicine, introduces products, explains the inspiration behind different blends and keeps followers informed about upcoming activities.
“I want Herballea to grow steadily and responsibly,” Mila said. “The focus is on education, individual consultations and creating opportunities for people to understand more about herbal medicine.”
As Herballea develops its workshops and digital resources, Mila intends to keep education and individual attention at the heart of the business, helping more people explore the traditions and practice of herbal medicine.
